Temporary Full Time (18 Months)
Band 7 - $112,119 – $125,458 per annum (plus super)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated project professional to join the Governance, Integrity, Legal and Risk team as a Legal Management Project Officer.
This newly created 18-month position will lead the implementation of Council's future legal services operating model, a strategic organisational reform designed to strengthen legal governance, improve risk management, enhance knowledge retention and establish Council's first in-house legal function.
Reporting to the Manager Governance, Integrity, Legal and Risk, you will coordinate a broad range of project activities including:
- Developing and managing project plans, schedules, milestones and reporting frameworks.
- Designing and implementing governance frameworks, procedures and business rules.
- Establishing legal instruction, approval and triage processes.
- Developing a centralised legal advice repository and information management framework.
- Coordinating the migration of historical legal records and advice.
- Leading stakeholder engagement, communication and change management activities.
- Supporting the integration of Council's new General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel roles into the organisation.
This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver a high-profile organisational transformation project with lasting impact across the organisation.
About You
You are a collaborative and highly organised project professional who enjoys improving systems, building stakeholder relationships and driving meaningful organisational change.
You will bring:
- Relevant qualifications in project management, public administration, law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, programs or business improvement initiatives.
- Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, procedures and operational processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of reports, briefings and project documentation.
- Experience managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes within tight timeframes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Experience supporting organisational change and adoption of new ways of working.
- Experience using project management, document management and business systems to support effective project delivery.
Experience in governance, legal services, compliance, risk management or local government environments will be highly regarded.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
· A brief cover letter
· Your resume
· Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Legal Management – Project Officer – 358.5 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Monday, 28 September 2026
Further
information: Sophie D’Rozario, 8571 5112
